1912 


The  Edison  Aggregate 

COPYRIGHT  1912  BY  THE  EDISON  PORTLAND  CEMENT  CO. 


THE  photograph  reproduced  above  shows  a type  of  concrete  floor  con- 
struction which  has  been  developed  by  The  Concrete  Products  Co.  of 
New  York  and  known  as  "Ribcrete”  to  meet  the  demand  for  a low  priced 
fire-proof  floor  for  dwellings,  factories,  garages  and  other  buildings. 

The  joists  are  placed  not  to  exceed  18  inches  on  centers  and  are  set, 
framed  and  finished  without  the  use  of  wooden  centers  and  without  concrete 
mixed  on  the  site. 

After  the  joists  are  set  in  place,  the  ceiling  slabs  are  set  on  the  lower  bevel 
and  grouted  in. 

Holes  5 inches  in  diameter  spaced  17  inches  on  centers  are  left  in  the  web 
of  the  beams  both  to  lighten  the  construction  and  to  facilitate  the  running  of 
pipes,  conduits,  etc. 

The  entire  construction  is  light  enough  to  be  readily  installed  by  hand  with 
unskilled  labor  without  the  use  of  derricks  or  other  mechanical  devices. 

Where  a wooden  floor  is  to  be  laid,  furring  strips  are  fastened  to  the  upper 
side  of  the  joist  before  being  sent  to  the  building. 


The  “Tilecrete”  residence  shown  on  the  cover  was  designed  by  C.  Ritter- 
busch.  Architect,  Cqncrete  Products  Co.,  manufacturers  of  “Tilecrete.” 

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OLD  MINT  BUILDING 
(Reinforced  Concrete) 

37-39  N.  7th  St.,  Philadelphia 

Edward  S.  Bertolett,  Architect  W.  E.  Dotts  & Co.,  Contractors 

Philadelphia  Philadelphia 

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CEMENT  BLOCK  RESIDENCE 
Wyoming,  Pa. 

Geo.  F.  Barber  & Co.,  Architects 
Knoxville,  Tenn. 


J.  W.  Morgan,  Owner 
Wyoming,  Pa. 


REINFORCED  CONCRETE  FACTORY 
369-375  No.  5th  St.,  Newark,  N.  J. 

New  Jersey  Cement  Construction  Co.,  Engineers  and  Builders,  Newark,  N.  J. 
EDISON  PORTLAND  CEMENT  USED 


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RESIDENCE,  WATERTOWN,  MASS. 

A.  F.  Haynes,  Architect  Urban  Real  Estate  Trust,  Contractors 

Watertown  Watertown 

Stucco  on  Smith  Bros.’  Concrete  Stucco  Blocks  made  by 
Smith  Bros.’  Concrete  Co.,  Watertown 
EDISON  PORTLAND  CEMENT  USED 


CONCRETE  SIDEWALKS,  CURBS  AND  GUTTERS 
Wanamaker  Tract,  Jenkintown,  Pa. 

Morris  Wolf,  Contractor  Glenside,  Pa. 

EDISON  PORTLAND  CEMENT  USED 


ENTRANCE  TO  PUMP  HOUSE,  COLUMBIA  AVE.  RESERVOIR 

Philadelphia,  Pa. 

Erected  by  the  City  of  Philadelphia,  under  supervision  of 
Fred  C.  Dunlop,  Chief  of  Bureau  of  Filtration 
EDISON  PORTLAND  CEMENT  USED 


D.  La  Du  CONCRETE  AND  STUCCO  BARN 

Designer  and  Builder  Warners,  N.  Y. 

Warners,  N.  Y. 

EDISON  PORTLAND  CEMENT  USED 


EVERLASTING  WATERING  TANKS 


MANY  PERSONS  want  to  know  how  to  build  their  own  concrete  water- 
ing tanks  and  troughs.  The  method  is  easy  and  a tank  is  not  expen- 
sive. To  explain  the  plan,  a tank  is  described  below  which  holds  30 
barrels  of  31p>  gallons  each.  If  desired,  smaller  or  larger  troughs,  round  or 
square,  may  be  built  in  exactly  the  same  manner.  Such  tanks,  well  made, 
never  crack,  wear  out  or  cause  mudholes. 

To  build  a tank  like  the  one  shown  in  the  picture  mark  cut  the  ground 
plan  5 by  14  feet.  Within  these  lines  scrape  away  all  trash  and  dig  a founda- 
tion trench  10  inches  wide  and  2)4  feet  deep  around  the  entire  tank.  Lay  all 
in-flow  and  overflow  pipes  (not  less  than  ll/>  inches  in  diameter)  so  that  the 
ends,  fitted  for  connections,  will  be  even  with  the  finished  bottom  of  the  tank. 


Concrete  Tank  with  Removable  Tank  Heater 


Before  digging  the  foundation  trench,  build  the  forms  and  have  all  mater- 
ials on  hand.  For  forms  use  1-inch  siding  on  2-by-4-inch  uprights  spaced  2 
feet  apart.  The  outside  form  is  a bottomless  box  o feet  wide  by  14  feet  long, 
inside  measurements.  Make  it  3 feet  high  to  provide  for  a 6-inch  floor  and  a 
clear  depth  of  2l/>  feet.  The  inside  form  must  be  narrower  and  shorter  to 
make  provision  for  walls  5 inches  thick  at  the  top  and  flaring  to  a thickness 
of  8 inches  at  the  bottom  of  the  tank.  When  ice  forms,  this  slope  allows  it  to 
slip  up  the  tank  walls  instead  of  pushing  directly  against  them.  The  sides  , 
and  ends  of  the  forms  may  be  made  separate  and  put  together  in  place;  or  i 
each  form  may  be  entirely  completed  and  set  up  as  one  piece.  The  forms  are  j 
held  in  position  by  2-by-4-inch  liners  at  top  and  bottom  and,  if  necessary,  j 
by  sloping  braces  nailed  to  stakes  driven  in  the  ground,  Cut  strips  of  heavy  ! 
woven  wire  fencing  long  enough  to  cover  the  bottom  of  the  tank  crosswise 
and  to  project  up  into  the  walls  to  within  6 inches  of  the  top,  and  likewise  a 
strip  4 feet  longer  than  the  inside  length  of  the  tank. 

With  the  forms  ready,  mix  the  concrete,  1 part  Portland  Cement  to  2 parts  1 
sand  to  1 parts  crushed  rock.  In  measuring  the  materials,  count  1 bag  of  ' 
cement  equal  to  1 cubic  foot.  If  bank-run  gravel  is  used,  mix  the  concrete,  1 j 
part  cement  to  4 parts  gravel.  Fill  the  foundation  trench  with  concrete.  Set 
the  outside  form  in  place.  Sec  that  it  is  level,  so  that  the  tank  will  he  level  ; 
and  can  be  entirely  filled  with  water.  Lay  the  6-inch  bottom  reinforced  \/i  j 


inches  from  the  under  side  with  the  short  lengths  of  woven  wire  crosswise 
and  1 ]/z  inches  from  the  upper  side  with  the  long  strip  of  fencing.  Bring  up 
the  extra  length  of  wire  so  that  the  ends  will  project  up  into  the  future  side- 
walls  and  can  be  fastened  to  the  reinforcing  rods.  (This  wire  reinforcing  in 
the  bottom  will  prevent  possible  cracking  due  to  heaving  by  frost.)  Finish 
the  surface  of  the  bottom  the  same  as  for  a sidewalk.  Do  not  let  concrete 
get  into  the  in-flow  and  over-flow  pipes. 


Cross  Section  Showing  Forms  and  Tank  with  Reinforcement 


W ith  the  bottom  finished,  immediately  set  the  inside  form  in  place  and 
fill  the  wall  space  with  concrete  mushy  wet.  Half-way  up  the  side,  and  1 
inch  from  the  outside,  lay  a 3/6-inch  rod  (or  several  hooked  together)  entirely 
around  the  tank.  Again  2 inches  from  the  top  and  1 inch  from  both  inside 
and  outside,  imbed  two  more  jBj-inch  rods  in  the  concrete.  Round  the  top 
edges  of  the  tank  with  a trowel  or  a sidewalk  tool.  If  a tank  cover  is  desired, 
insert  Id-inch  bolts,  heads  down,  in  the  soft  concrete  with  sufficient  length 
above  the  top  of  the  wall  to  pass  through  the  wooden  cover  and  to  receive  a 
nut  and  washer. 

\\  hen  the  tank  is  three  days  old,  remove  the  inner  form  and  paint  the 
inside  of  the  tank  with  a mixture  of  cement  and  water  as  thick  as  cream. 
Screw  into  the  over-flow  connection  the  necessary  length  of  over-flow  pipe. 
1 he  tank  may  be  used  in  ten  days  provided  the  outside  form  is  left  in  place. 
If  the  outer  form  is  removed  at  the  same  time  as  the  inner,  do  not  use  the 
tank  for  two  weeks. 


Crushed 

Rock 

BILL  OF  MATERIALS 
614  ctt.  yds  ...  .(a  . . 

. . . . $7.15 

Sand  . . . 

..  1.00 

. . . . 3.25 

Cortland 

Cement . . . 

10 l/i  barrels  . . 

..(a.. 

..  2.50 

. . . . 26.25 

12  Rods. 

. . 0.02  J4  • • • • 

. . . . 1.00 

Total 

By  getting  prices  from  local  dealers,  the  cost  may  be  found  to  be  less. 
Such  a tank  is  by  far  the  cheapest  to  be  had,  since  it  never  needs  repairs  and 
never  wears  out. 

(By  courtesy  Association  of  American  Portland  Cement  Manufacturers.) 


PLATFORMS  AND  SWITCH  TOWER,  STATION  N.  Y.,  W.  & B.  R.  R. 

New  Rochelle,  N.  Y. 

Reed  & Stem,  Architects  Snare  & Triest  Co.,  Contractors 

New  York  New  York 

EDISON  PORTLAND  CEMENT  USED 


STATION,  N.  Y.,  W.  & B.  R.  R. 
New  Rochelle,  N.  Y. 


Reed  & Stem,  Architects 
New  York 


Snare  & Triest  Co.,  Contractors 
New  York 


EDISON 


PORTLAND  CEMENT  USED 


W.  D.  Mann,  Engineer 
Chelsea,  Mass. 


ECONOMIZER  BUILDING 
Chelsea,  Mass. 

Revere  Rubber  Co.,  Owners  and  Builders 
Chelsea,  Mass. 


EDISON  PORTLAND  CEMENT  USED 


RESIDENCE,  WATERTOWN,  MASS. 

M.  E.  Smith,  Architect  Urban  Real  Estate  Trust,  Contractors 

Watertown  Watertown 

Stucco  on  Smith  Bros.’  Concrete  Stucco  Blocks  made  by 
Smith  Bros.’  Concrete  Co. 

Watertown 


EDISON  PORTLAND  CEMENT  USED 


RESIDENCE,  NEWTON,  MASS. 

Herbert  L.  Wardner,  Architect  Stevenson  & Martin,  Contractors  for  Stucco 

Boston,  Mass.  Boston 

Stucco  on  Smith  Bros.’  Concrete  Stucco  Blocks  made  by 
Smith  Bros.’  Concrete  Co.,  Watertown,  Mass. 

EDISON  PORTLAND  CEMENT  USED 


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Oswald  W.  Hering 
Architect 
N.  Y. 

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RESIDENCE,  JAMAICA  ESTATES 
Jamaica,  L.  I.,  N.  Y. 

Stuccoed  on  “Tilecrete”  made 
Concrete  Products  Co. 
New  York 

ON  PORTLAND  CEMENT  USED 


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RESIDENCE,  BARRINGTON,  R.  I. 

H.  T.  Anthony,  Architect 

EDISON  PORTLAND  CEMENT  USED 


Oswald  W.  Hering 
Architect 
N.  Y. 


RESIDENCE,  JAMAICA  ESTATES 
Jamaica,  L.  I.,  N.  Y. 

Stuccoed  on  “Tilecrete”  made  by 
Concrete  Products  Co. 

New  York 


EDISON  PORTLAND  CEMENT  USED 


GATE  BOX  FOR  THE  CITY  OF  BOSTON 


DURING  the  past  year,  Charles  J.  Jacobs  Company,  Boston,  have  used 
about  1,000  barrels  of  Edison  Portland  Cement  in  making  meter,  Post 
hydrant,  lowery,  blow-offs  and  gate  boxes  for  the  City  of  Boston.  The 
proportion  of  concrete  used  is  one,  two  and  four  with  reinforcements  of  quar- 
ter-inch twisted  steel.  The  photograph  reproduced  above  is  one  of  the  gate 
box.  The  slab  was  one  and  three-quarter  inches  thick  ; the  total  area  of  the 
slabs  35.7  square  feet. 

125  pounds  Edison  Portland  Cement 
250  “ Charles  J.  Jacobs  Co.’s  Medfield  Sand 

500  “ washed  stone 

07.8  lineal'  twisted  J4"  steel 

.7  “ of  No.  13  guage  galvanized  wire 

The  boxes  were  made  to  take  the  place  of  tile  old  wooden  ones  which 
were  used  by  the  City  of  Boston  and  which  in  time  decayed.  These  boxes 
were  left  in  forms  for  seventy-two  hours;  were  taken  out,  stored  for  three 
weeks  when  they  were  shipped.  There  was  no  breakage  in  the  shipments, 
and  some  of  the  boxes  were  used  immediately  and  set  in  the  ground  and 
have  given  good  satisfaction. 


EDISON  PORTLAND  CEMENT  USED 


TEN  GOOD  REASONS  WHY  YOU  SHOULD  USE 


Edison 

Water-proofing  Paint 

1.  It  is  colorless  and  does  not  stain. 

2.  It  is  easily  applied  at  any  time. 

3.  Mixed  with  a fast  evaporating  oil,  it  penetrates  the  surface  and 

stays  in  the  mass ; not  on  the  surface  as  a skin. 

4.  It  is  economical ; one  gallon  covers  (2  coats  work)  from  90  to  135 

square  feet  of  surface. 

5.  It  is  permanent.  The  surface  once  treated,  remains  water-proofed 

forever. 

6.  It  is  not  attacked  by  weather,  rain,  frost,  acids  or  alkalies. 

7.  It  prevents  disintegration  of  soft  brick  and  when  used  as  a “filler” 

insures  a smooth  even  coat  to  the  paint  which  may  afterward 
be  applied. 

8.  It  prevents  efflorescence  on  brick  or  concrete. 

9.  It  prevents  staining  of  joints  in  masonry. 

10.  Because  it  is  used  by  the  U.  S.  Government  after  exhaustive  tests 
of  other  so-called  water-proofing  Paints  and  Compounds. 


DIRECTIONS 

1.  No  expert  is  needed  to  apply  it,  as  it  is  put  on  with  a brush  like 

any  other  paint. 

2.  The  surface  must  be  dry  and  carefully  brushed  with  a stiff  brush 

or  a broom. 

3.  The  material  should  be  carefully  brushed  in  and  the  second  coat 

not  applied  until  the  first  is  dry.  For  ordinary  concrete  or 
stucco,  two  coats  are  sufficient.  If  the  wall  is  very  porous, 
more  may  be  required. 

4.  As  this  material  is  transparent,  do  not  expect  it  to  remove  or 

cover  up  stains. 

5.  Shake  the  can  before  using,  and  if  it  is  not  transparent,  but  cloudy 

or  milky,  stand  in  a warm  place  for  a few  hours.  Should  it 
not  clear  readily,  stand  the  can  in  hot  water  or  on  steam 
pipes,  etc.,  but  do  not  bring  it  near  an  open  flame. 

6.  Have  plenty  of  ventilation  where  it  is  used. 


98%  THRU  100 


85%  THRU  200 

UNIFORMLY  10 % FINEST  GROUND  IN  THE  WORLD 


The  Cement  of  National  Recognition 


MARK 


PORTLAND 
CEMENT 
. COMPANY, 


EDISON 


GENERAL  SALES  OFFICES 


PHILADELPHIA,  Arcade  Building  BOSTON,  Post  Office  Square  Building 

NEW  YORK,  St.  James  Building 


